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Ultrasonic Instrumentation Is Key to Successful Perio Maintenance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Successful periodontal maintenance (PM) depends on removing biofilm and calculus, as well as root planing and implant debridement. 1 Ultrasonic instrumentation is often indicated to improve the efficiency and efficacy of PM appointments. The intersection of periodontal maintenance and ultrasonic instrumentation.

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A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE. And for the most part, it is quite successful. This Perio Update will discuss the peri-implant health and peri-implant mucositis categories while the September 7 edition will cover peri-implantitis in addition to bony reattachment. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012;23:1224–1231.